Abstract：This paper surveys the current status and characteristics of passive dynamic walking.The mechanical structures and driving system designs of several passive walking robots are given.The research methods for the stability,energy efficiency and control scheme of passive bipeds are overviewed.To conclude,this paper points out the main difficulties and the future works in this field.
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